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CS08 MAB

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,179 mi
Last recorded170,179 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS08 MAB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 170,179 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 170,179 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 169,164 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 169,164 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 158,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 158,065 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 150,047 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 150,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 149,318 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 145,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre, quite deep cut.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 145,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre, quite deep cut.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 134,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 119,748 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 119,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 96,904 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 95,500 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 95,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 92,807 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 87,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 87,433 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 82,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 82,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 72,346 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 72,346 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 61,052 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 51,388 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,928 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 29,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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CS08 MAB is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 82,149 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CS08 MAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CS08 MAB registered?

CS08 MAB is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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